This December, we are proud to shine a spotlight on Little Heroes NI, an extraordinary charity transforming the lives of sick children and their families across Northern Ireland.

We are excited to unveil the official 2026 Charles Hurst Pacing Teams for the Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon, Half Marathon, and Women’s 10K. Every year, our pacers play a vital role in supporting runners of all abilities, from first-timers chasing new milestones to seasoned athletes aiming for a personal best.

A participant who collapsed during the Belfast City Marathon in May 2024 has been honoured for his exceptional commitment to improving heart-health awareness and emergency response skills across Northern Ireland.

Leading local charity, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is delighted to celebrate the success of a three-year charity partnership with Belfast City Marathon, serving as the official charity partner for both the Belfast City Women’s 10K and the Belfast City 5K Christmas Fun Run.

As the festive season begins to sparkle across the city, Belfast is getting ready for a magical month filled with markets, workshops, family experiences and twinkling winter moments. Whether you’re planning a cosy night out, searching for the perfect Christmas gift, or looking to make memories with loved ones, there’s plenty to enjoy throughout December.

Today marks International Volunteer Day ⭐ Today ( and everyday ) we celebrate our volunteers and the hard work they continue to do event after event 🙌🏼 Want to join our 2026 Volunteer Crew? Click the Volunteering tab on our website and find out more information.

Belfast has been officially awarded the title of a European City of Sport 2026, recognising the city’s commitment to sport, physical activity and community wellbeing.

Phoenix Energy has been named as the official title sponsor of the 2026 Belfast City Marathon in an exciting new partnership that will span at least 3 years. To celebrate the launch of the new partnership, Phoenix is seeking to award two passionate runners a ‘Sponsored Athlete’ experience.

Belfast City Marathon is delighted to introduce Kukri Sports as our new Official Merchandise Partner, marking an exciting development in the quality, design, and range of apparel available to our runners and supporters.

Belfast City Marathon celebrates runners as they qualify for the AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships on this Sunday November 2nd in New York City through the 2024 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon!

Belfast City Marathon is proud to welcome Phoenix Energy as the event’s new title sponsor. This marks the beginning of an exciting partnership that will help power one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most celebrated sporting occasions.